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Benefits:
- Vision insurance
- 401(k)
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- 401(k) matching
- Bonus based on performance
- Dental insurance
- Opportunity for advancement
Benefits/Perks
- Health Dental and Vision Insurance
- 401K
- Paid Time off
- Company Paid HolidaysÂ
Job Summary
 The Maintenance Mechanic is responsible for ensuring safe, reliable, and efficient operation of all manufacturing equipment within a steel‑fabrication environment. This role focuses heavily on maintaining and repairing machinery used in resistance welding, MIG welding, material handling, cutting, forming, and general steel‑manufacturing processes. The technician will perform preventive maintenance, troubleshoot mechanical and electrical issues, support production teams, and help drive continuous improvement in equipment uptime and facility reliability.
Key Responsibilities
Equipment Maintenance & Repair
Key Responsibilities
Equipment Maintenance & Repair
- Perform troubleshooting, diagnostics, and repair on resistance welders, MIG welders, robotic welding cells, power supplies, transformers, and weld controls.
- Maintain and repair steel‑manufacturing equipment such as presses, shears, rollers, conveyors, CNC machines, and automated fabrication systems.
- Inspect and repair hydraulic, pneumatic, and mechanical systems, including cylinders, valves, pumps, motors, bearings, and gearboxes.
- Identify root causes of equipment failures and implement corrective actions to prevent recurrence.
Preventive & Predictive Maintenance
- Execute scheduled PM tasks including lubrication, calibration, alignment, and component replacement.
- Monitor equipment performance and use data to anticipate failures and reduce downtime.
- Maintain accurate PM records and update maintenance logs, work orders, and equipment history.
Electrical & Controls Work
- Troubleshoot electrical issues involving PLC systems, sensors, relays, contactors, wiring, and control panels.
- Assist with installation, programming, or modification of automation equipment when required.
- Ensure all electrical work meets safety and regulatory standards.
Safety & Compliance
- Follow all facility safety procedures, lockout/tagout, and OSHA requirements.
- Maintain welding equipment to ensure proper grounding, shielding, and safe operation.
- Identify and report hazards, unsafe conditions, or equipment abnormalities.
Continuous Improvement
- Recommend improvements to equipment reliability, PM schedules, and spare‑parts inventory.
- Support engineering and production teams with equipment upgrades, process changes, and new installations.
- Participate in root‑cause analysis and corrective‑action initiatives.
Qualifications
- Experience in industrial or manufacturing maintenance (welding/steel fabrication).
- Strong mechanical, electrical, and troubleshooting skills.
- Ability to read schematics, and technical manuals.
- Familiarity with welding processes, metallurgy basics, and weld‑equipment operation.
- Knowledge of PLCs, automation, and industrial controls is a plus.
- Ability to lift 50+ lbs and work in a fast‑paced production environment.
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